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Mechanical Engineering at San Diego State University

227 Bachelor's Degrees
16 Master's Degrees
#67 Overall Quality
The Mechanical Engineering major is part of the engineering program at San Diego State University.

We've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how SDSU ranks among other schools offering degrees in me.

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Mechanical Engineering Degrees Available at SDSU

SDSU ME Rankings

The bachelor's program at SDSU was ranked #67 on College Factual's Best Schools for me list. It is also ranked #11 in California.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Mechanical Engineering (With Aid) 4
Best Value Colleges for Mechanical Engineering (Income Over $110k) 6
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Mechanical Engineering (Income Over $110k) 6
Best Value Colleges for Mechanical Engineering (With Aid) 7
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Mechanical Engineering (Income Over $110k) 10
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Mechanical Engineering (With Aid) 10
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Mechanical Engineering (Income $75-$110k) 12
Best Value Colleges for Mechanical Engineering (Income $75-$110k) 13
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Mechanical Engineering (Income $0-$30k) 18
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Mechanical Engineering (Income $75-$110k) 18
Best Value Colleges for Mechanical Engineering (Income $0-$30k) 19
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Mechanical Engineering (Income $30-$48k) 20
Best Value Colleges for Mechanical Engineering (Income $48-$75k) 22
Best Value Colleges for Mechanical Engineering (Income $30-$48k) 22
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Mechanical Engineering (Income $48-$75k) 22
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Mechanical Engineering (Income $30-$48k) 23
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Mechanical Engineering (Income $48-$75k) 25
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Mechanical Engineering (Income $0-$30k) 26
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Mechanical Engineering 40
Best Value Colleges for Mechanical Engineering 42
Best Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 54
Best Mechanical Engineering Colleges for Veterans 56
Highest Paid Master’s Degree Mechanical Engineering Graduates 59
Best Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools 66
Best Mechanical Engineering Schools 67
Best Mechanical Engineering Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 72
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Mechanical Engineering 76
Best Mechanical Engineering Graduate Degree Colleges for Veterans 76
Best Value Graduate Degree Colleges for Mechanical Engineering 80
Best Mechanical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools 96
Best Mechanical Engineering Graduate Degree Schools 102
Highest Paid Mechanical Engineering Graduates 115
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Mechanical Engineering Graduates 121

Popularity of ME at SDSU

During the 2020-2021 academic year, San Diego State University handed out 227 bachelor's degrees in mechanical engineering. This is a decrease of 26% over the previous year when 306 degrees were handed out.

In 2021, 16 students received their master’s degree in me from SDSU. This makes it the #115 most popular school for me master’s degree candidates in the country.

How Much Do ME Graduates from SDSU Make?

$65,965 Bachelor's Median Salary

Salary of ME Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

ME majors who earn their bachelor's degree from SDSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $65,965 a year. This is higher than $65,190, which is the national median for all me bachelor's degree recipients.

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How Much Student Debt Do ME Graduates from SDSU Have?

$19,994 Bachelor's Median Debt

Student Debt of ME Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

While getting their bachelor's degree at SDSU, me students borrow a median amount of $19,994 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all me bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $25,000.

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The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the me program at SDSU is $316 per month.

SDSU ME Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the me majors at San Diego State University.

SDSU Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Program

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 227 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in me from SDSU. About 81% were men and 19% were women.

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The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Diego State University with a bachelor's in me.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 31
Black or African American 4
Hispanic or Latino 59
White 84
Non-Resident Aliens 20
Other Races 29

SDSU Mechanical Engineering Master’s Program

Of the 16 students who graduated with a Master’s in me from SDSU in 2021, 75% were men and 25% were women.

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The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Diego State University with a master's in me.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 1
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 3
White 8
Non-Resident Aliens 4
Other Races 0

Related Major Annual Graduates
Civil Engineering 162
Electrical Engineering 145
Computer Engineering 92
Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering 90
Environmental Engineering 29

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